War huh yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing War huh yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Say it again y'all War huh look out What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Listen to me oh War I despise, 'cos it means destruction of innocent lives War means tears to thousands of mother's eyes When their sons gone to fight and lose their lives I said war huh good God y'all What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Say it again War huh what is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me War it ain't nothing but a heart breaker War friend only to the undertaker Oh, war is an enemy to all mankind The thought of war blows my mind War has caused unrest Within the younger generation Induction then destruction Who wants to die, oh War good God y'all huh What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Say it, say it, say it War uh huh yeah huh What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Listen to me War it ain't nothing but a heart breaker War it's got one friend that's the undertaker Oh, war has shattered many a young man's dream Made him disabled, bitter and mean Life is much too short and precious To spend fighting wars these days War can't give life, it can only take it away Oh, war huh good God y'all What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Say it again War huh woh oh oh Lord What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Listen to me War it ain't nothing but a heart breaker War friend only to the undertaker Peace lovin' understand then tell me Is there no place for them today? They say we must fight To keep our freedom But Lord knows There's got to be a better way Oh, war huh good God y'all What is it good for? You tell me Say it, say it, say it, say it War! good God now huh What is it good for? Stand up and shout it Nothing